This book challenges the idea of a universal (Anglo American and Western European) view of early childhood education and highlights the importance of understanding contextual historical and cultural heritage, alongside the impact of various global challenges and tensions so the reader gains exclusive insights into children's daily experiences and the reality of early learning in different / other countries. With expert contributors drawn from across the world, this book is essential reading f...

The perfect companion to help you understand the benefits of flexible working in education and how to make it work in school.

This practical text supports early years students and practitioners to build confidence in planning for learning across all stages of the EYFS and in the many different contexts in which it is delivered.Â

Based on action research which has been implemented in a primary school, this book emphasises not just mental health needs, but also the importance of creating a culture of inclusion for all pupils.

This is a key text that enables students to appreciate and understand the central role of observation in understanding, planning for and educating early years children.

This action-oriented guide provides school and regional leaders with the background, practices, and tools for leading instructional coaching efforts that measurably impact student and teacher learning.

The digital tools described in this book can be used to enrich instruction, guide decision making, streamline work, enhance communication, and promote happier students.

Why a new edition of Culturally Proficient Coaching? Why now, especially?

Because several polarizing years later, there's even greater urgency for us all to critically examine our attitudes, beliefs, and practices when working with students who look or sound "different." No matter how broadly you define coach, no matter which coaching model you follow, this is the resource to help you get started.

With the first edition, the authors' big goal was to shift our thinking in service of standard...